Andrea Dietrich Poet Quatrain

Play On

*”If music be the food of love, play on.”
Play hard, but with a sweet guitar, play softly too.
Each note you play, I’ll sing along with you.
Play for me from night until the dawn.

If dancing be the food of love, dance on.
Tango me or waltz me around the room.
Rock and roll me underneath the moon.
Let me glide beside you like chiffon.

If artwork be the food of love, paint on.
Swirl your many colors; paint with glory
our wonderful and everlasting story -
works of art our progeny might smile upon.

* first line referenced to Shakespeare

Written Feb. 2, 2020 and posted Feb. 9. I wrote this actually last week and  can't believe I did not notice the contest of Silent One was closing out; time just keeps getting away from me!

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Eric Cohen February 27, 2020 at 5:25 PM Andrea, this one stands wonderfully well on its own, contest or none.

Quoth Theraven February 16, 2020 at 3:44 PM Andrea, Tangoing into the Sunset with another sortie...Quebec - Tango - Romeo..,out! -R

Krish Radhakrishna February 16, 2020 at 10:32 AM A great poem!! You bring such movement into the words! Good luck with the contest.

Charlie Knowlton February 15, 2020 at 9:48 AM Just a fantastic poem Andrea...

Connie Marcum Wong February 13, 2020 at 11:24 PM How sad that you didn't get this wonderful poem entered in time Andrea. That happens to me often, but I usually just don't post them. I am sure this would have been a top winner. I loved it! It is going into my faves! xxoo

FJ Thomas February 13, 2020 at 2:32 PM Write on Andy! Love the flow and the message!

Geoffrey Brewer February 12, 2020 at 10:26 AM An inspired and inspiring poem, Andrea - who could not share in its delight?

Arturo Michael February 11, 2020 at 5:13 AM Very free and easy write...I like the feel...

Sam Kauffman February 10, 2020 at 11:17 PM Andrea, This is one of my favorites. I love the emphasis on the three areas of art. Congratulations! Andrea Dietrich February 11, 2020 at 12:44 AM it did not win because of not making it in the contest, but thanks, Sam.

John Watt February 10, 2020 at 8:02 PM Never mind the contest, this is still a winner. Love the inclusion of three different art forms ~

Caren Krutsinger February 10, 2020 at 12:06 PM This is a winner whether in a contest or not.

Joseph May February 10, 2020 at 7:09 AM If it be poetry, then write on!, Wonderful write Andrea..

Quoth Theraven February 9, 2020 at 7:44 PM Andrea, 'Play for me from night until the dawn.', what an enchantment in song and dance. I rather like the Tango. So glad to see you back to the Electric blues, Rock & Roll, & WIFI Andrea. Such a delicious chiffon dream you've painted in your poem 'Play On'. -Richard

Carolyn Devonshire February 9, 2020 at 4:00 PM Lovely, Andrea. I especially like the way you begin the three verses with "If." That creates an interesting meter. The imagery is spectacular. Best wishes in the contest, Carolyn

Vijay Pandit February 9, 2020 at 3:11 PM It was certainly a winning poem Andrea--one that dwells in love through music, dance, art. Enjoyed the read.

Gordon Mcconnell February 9, 2020 at 2:30 PM Nice penning Andrea, really fine write showing good imagery too!

John Lawless February 9, 2020 at 1:50 PM great take on the theme Andrea

Silent One February 9, 2020 at 1:44 PM Nice take on the contest, its a shame you were unable to enter it...

Line Gauthier February 9, 2020 at 1:27 PM Awesome poem, Andrea. A FAVE for me.

Alexis Y. February 9, 2020 at 12:45 PM WoW! Andrea, You’ve penned some powerful lines my friend. I found this piece to be inspirational, encouraging and motivational. I have a feeling this would have been a top contender. Well done. Enjoy the rest of your day:-) Alexis Andrea Dietrich February 9, 2020 at 1:27 PM thanks so much.